2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid Electronic stability control Problems
- Complaints
- 6about this part
- Share
- 8%of 76 total for the year
- Median mileage
- 72,890miles
- Trend
- Not enough dataFewer than 15 complaints, too few for a reliable trend.
NHTSA recorded 6 complaints about the electronic stability control of the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid, 8% of the 76 complaints for this model year. Where a mileage was given, the median is 72,890 miles. 1 of these say a crash was involved, according to the filers.
Fewer than 15 complaints name this part, so treat the figures as a rough indication only.
Example complaints
Selected from NHTSA records; personal details are removed. They are consumer reports, not findings.
“When I run over a bump in the road or hit anything in the street, my car goes into a fit almost hitting the other cars. Its like after that, he moves really fast forcing it to go faster and my foot is not even on the breaks...”
NHTSA complaint #11203399, filed 2019-04, 130 miles“Traveling between 60-70 MPH I jerked the steering wheel to the right to avoid someone entering my lane at a freeway merge. The car started swerving to an extreme degree. I heard the beep of something engaging that I assume was the vsc, but my head was being jerked too hard from side to side to be able to confirm what might have been displayed on the dashboard. I slowly tried to brake when the vehicle continued to swerve without abatement and the vsc eventually turned off. …”
NHTSA complaint #11074255, filed 2018-02, 84,000 miles“I purchased a 2010 hs 250h Lexus in aug 8, 2016. I recently found out that it has been recalled 7 times with serious under the hood issues and was told the only one outstanding the one I stumbled upon due to research. This car has ruined my life.it has needed all sort of repairs since I purchased it. Most of the time it has had to just sit in the yard due to the fact that I was and still is, afraid to drive it.. It started just a few days after my dealer warranty had run out. It cuts off in the middle of the road, losing the ability to accelerate,etc. …”
NHTSA complaint #11090203, filed 2018-04, 79,000 miles“On 9/29/2017 while turning left at night in a dark road all interior and exterior lights went out. We crashed into wall beside the city street and our car was totaled. We filed a claim with Lexus at that time. A recall notice for this problem came in december. On december 22,2017, Lexus stated in letter from their legal department that Lexus had no responsibility. They were able to start the car and turn on the lights on november 14, 2017 when an inspection of the vehicle was made. The urgent safety recall described what we experienced. …”
NHTSA complaint #11056580, filed 2017-12, 66,780 miles“2010 Lexus hs 250h start malfunction, all lights flickering then nothing. Attempted jumping the 12v battery off but that did not work, attempted replacing key fob battery and that did not work. Now there is no lights or electricity the only lights that flicker are the p light which strobes slightly and when the brake is played with (depressed and let out several times) I can get the light key not detected and the triangle with the ! To come on. Then when I hold fob to the power button it will say, depress brake and push power button to start car however that does not work. …”
NHTSA complaint #11165056, filed 2019-01, 160,395 milesRelated service bulletins
- 10234306Mar 2, 2023TSB: Some 2010 ? 2012 model year HS 250h vehicles may exhibit a condition where the brake, ABS, and/or TRAC warning lights are on and/or a Check VSC message displays. One or more…
Electronic stability control: other model years
| Year | Complaints | Share of year |
|---|---|---|
| 2010 | 6 | 8% |
Other parts of the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid
30 complaintsBrakes
21 complaintsElectrical system
15 complaintsEngine
5 complaintsVehicle speed control
5 complaintsExterior lighting
3 complaintsOther or unknown
3 complaintsAir bags
2 complaintsFuel system
2 complaintsTransmission and drivetrain
2 complaintsVisibility (wipers, defrost, mirrors)
2 complaintsHybrid propulsion system
1 complaints
← All problems reported for the 2010 Lexus HS 250 Hybrid
About this data. Data from NHTSA (ODI) complaints, recalls, TSBs and investigations, updated Oct 31, 2026. Complaints are unverified consumer reports and may be duplicated or inaccurate.
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